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1. St. John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta

The 16th-century cathedral in Valletta, Malta's capital city, was built by the Knights of Malta. They were a talented bunch - the eight chapels are decorated with some of the most ornate paintings and carvings you're likely to see.

where to park?

Park for free outside the city in nearby Blata l-Bajada on Crown Works/Horn Works Ditch and jump on the free bus into Valletta.

2. Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum, Mdina

The walled town of Mdina, the old capital of Malta, is a fascinating place to take a stroll. Check out the spectacular Cathedral of St Paul and the Palazzo Falson, which displays the work of artist Olof Gollcher.

where to park?

Only public and Mdina residential vehicles can enter the city of Mdina. Park outside the city wall and head for the Palazzo on foot. Ample free parking is available on the Rabat side of Howard Gardens (which forms the border between Rabat and Mdina) by the city gates.

3. Dragonara Casino, St Julian's

The Dragon's Lair casino, in the town of St Julian's, is not only a great place to go and gamble away your hard-earned cash, it's a spectacular building situated on a promontory with a stunning sea view.

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Local taxi driver Michael Mallia on car hire in Malta

Having a hire car on holiday in Malta gives you plenty of freedom. Despite our small size, we are still a nation of car-owners. Mdina is a no-go area for non-resident cars and the capital city has many one-way streets and pedestrian zones, so driving there is also strongly discouraged. Most people leave their cars in a Floriana car park and then get a bus into the city.